A veteran Waitrose worker of 17 years was sacked after tackling a shoplifter who was trying to steal luxury Easter eggs. Shop assistant Walker Smith, 54, was approached by a customer in a Waitrose store in Clapham Junction, south London, who told him someone had filled a shopping bag with Easter eggs. Mr Smith recognised the shoplifter as a repeat offender and 'grabbed the bag' from him. A few days later, Mr Smith was pulled into a meeting with two store managers. Having a feeling about what was about to happen, he pleaded with his bosses and told them Waitrose is like his 'family'.

Source: Daily Mail April 05, 2026 21:09 UTC